My job sucks...

I had such a horrible job with the most idiotic co-workers. I say "had" because I left it, after 11 years of slaving away for them. My health was definitely being effected negatively. I went through a major depression due to a family crisis and had to take a leave of absence. I went back to work to the most Hellish atmosphere, to where I had to threaten to open up a case with human resources. I went to therapy thinking my stress and depression was due to family issues and she insisted my job was 90% to blame (which at first I didn't believe). I begged for flex time when my mother was dying, they told me no and actually didn't believe my mother was dying. I gained weight, my blood pressure was through the roof, I was getting horrible headaches, I was heading towards an early grave. I left without even having another job. My mother died six months after leaving and when my old job found out they were actually shocked because they thought I was lying about my mother being as sick as she was. Anyway, my health improved greatly once I left that hell hole (sorry).

I get it and I wish I had advice for you. Keep your eyes open for another job. You can't fix stupid assenine co-workers. Do your best to take deep breaths and try not to let it get to you, although I never could. One thing that I did do was to make sure I actually took a lunch break everyday, even if it was 20 minutes, and I would go for a walk, no matter what the weather outside. It definitely cleared my head. The longer I could do it, the better.

Been there. Done that.

Best you can do is stay focused on your goals, don't get too caught up in the day to day drama, fly under the radar and move on to greener pastures as soon as you can.

Let's just hope none of those horrible people are also on MFP.

My job is not awful. I mean were around 1200 employee so of course there's some jerks in that number. I just have no motivation when it's time to go to work. I don't "enjoy" it. But i've had my fair share of office drama myself so I know what you're going through. You get home and you're anxious because you can't avoid those people.

I can tell you that not eating leads to more anxiety. Being anxious is very exhausting. You need to eat.

Also, don't HR have their own HR? Mine does

I have had a horrible job just because I am way to busy and no one listened to me about how it was to much for one person. I ended up gaining a lot of weight between of stress of job and getting criticized about such a horrible job I was doing (just to busy) and losing 2 people close to me within 5 days. I finally said I had to do something about it. I started walking every morning before I start work to reduce stress.
I also got written up for not doing my job correctly. But, I actually looked at it as a blessing because it forced my supervisor to check my work closely and realized how much work I do in a day. I am finally getting help and she is helping me and listening to me when I say I can't handle something.
I still don't like my job, but the walking has definitely helped. At one point, I was in tears every day at work due to the stress and frustration. Now, I am dealing a lot better with it. I am ready for a new job!

Well my job sucks but not because of the people I work with its just the job itself.. I do collections for CHS hospitals.. The people that I talk to on a daily basis are so friggin rude about the smallest things its RIDICULOUS!!! Seriously I get cussed out just for having the wrong # ?!!?? Thank God for coworkers to complain to.. its the only thing that gets me through the day sometimes.

Sometimes, it is the idiots who give us the greatest gifts. If you had any doubt about your job, it sounds like the idiot coworkers are removing them and giving you clarity about actions you need to take.

You are creating a new life for yourself with new goals: eating goals, fitness goals, happiness goals. What do you want for your professional goals? Take time, think about it, journal about it, make a plan, and just like changing your eating and fitness lifestyle, create a plan to change your professional life as well, then start taking steps towards action. Simply perusing available positions, updating your resume, and polishing your interview wardrobe will make you feel empowered.

In the interim, disengage from the drama. Go into stealth mode, sandwich your day with good things you enjoy before and after work. Focus on yourself and what you want. Life is very very very short. Don't waste it in a toxic environment. Joy awaits you once you have the courage to act on your plan.

I am having a hard time lately at work. I have been worried about work all weekend and even now, 3 hours after I ended my shift. I just feel overwhelmed, I do about 20% of all the work out of 7 people there to do the same thing and I feel unappreciated for it. :frown:

Definitely look elsewhere, life's too short to hate such a huge portion of your waking week. I know for me, in the past, I've had jobs I just needed to get the heck out of. I've taken a new job which was a step down, or less pay, just to get out of there and get some breathing room and a better outlook while looking for a good long term job.


Luckily now I have a job which stresses me immensely and leads to sleepless nights but I enjoy the work and the people.

Sometimes, it is the idiots who give us the greatest gifts. If you had any doubt about your job, it sounds like the idiot coworkers are removing them and giving you clarity about actions you need to take.

You are creating a new life for yourself with new goals: eating goals, fitness goals, happiness goals. What do you want for your professional goals? Take time, think about it, journal about it, make a plan, and just like changing your eating and fitness lifestyle, create a plan to change your professional life as well, then start taking steps towards action. Simply perusing available positions, updating your resume, and polishing your interview wardrobe will make you feel empowered.

In the interim, disengage from the drama. Go into stealth mode, sandwich your day with good things you enjoy before and after work. Focus on yourself and what you want. Life is very very very short. Don't waste it in a toxic environment. Joy awaits you once you have the courage to act on your plan.

good advice!

What I forgot to add in my other post is that when I left I took a part time job. That job is now full time. The pay and benefits are a bit less, but the stress levels are SIGNIFICANTLY less. I have my life back.

I stayed at that bad job for two years too long. I'm not kidding. When I went into therapy I was told to start looking immediately for a new job, but I was stuck because I was going for my doctorate and work was paying for it. I was told (by the therapist) to leave as soon as I finished. Well, I held on for fear of the unknown. I literally put my health at risk, both physical and mental. When I left I was absolutely paralyzed with fear and I couldn't even look for anything else. It took me a good year to be able to feel as though I could go back to work full time. I literally had burnout. I still get angry when I look back at that place. The point of this is to tell you to NOT let it happen to you. When your physical health and mental well being are being affected, look elsewhere. Life is too short for work to affect your life OUTSIDE of work.

Every job has it's ups and downs. That's normal. But when the downs are taking over your life and physical and mental well being, it's time to go.

QUOTE: Wed 02/27/13 10:37 AM

What I forgot to add in my other post is that when I left I took a part time job. That job is now full time. The pay and benefits are a bit less, but the stress levels are SIGNIFICANTLY less. I have my life back.

I stayed at that bad job for two years too long. I'm not kidding. When I went into therapy I was told to start looking immediately for a new job, but I was stuck because I was going for my doctorate and work was paying for it. I was told (by the therapist) to leave as soon as I finished. Well, I held on for fear of the unknown. I literally put my health at risk, both physical and mental. When I left I was absolutely paralyzed with fear and I couldn't even look for anything else. It took me a good year to be able to feel as though I could go back to work full time. I literally had burnout. I still get angry when I look back at that place. The point of this is to tell you to NOT let it happen to you. When your physical health and mental well being are being affected, look elsewhere. Life is too short for work to affect your life OUTSIDE of work.

Every job has it's ups and downs. That's normal. But when the downs are taking over your life and physical and mental well being, it's time to go.
Edited by mklassy123 on Wed 02/27/13 10:38 AM



Wonderful advice. Beautifully and boldly stated. Bravo for finding the courage to step out in faith that life offered more for you!

While I can totally relate and sympathize, I have now been unemployed since April 29th of last year and would give anything to be at work and miserable!

Good luck!

I worked in a call center environment for 7years . I had to set myself up on a path that I KNEW would eventually get me off the phones. So, with an English Degree, I went into Banking. Found that mortgage was my nitch. Worked the phones being a sponge!!! and got to a place where I don't talk to anyone on any phones!!!! I know you may hate it, stick it out ignore the people and get to where you love!!!